Multiple Sclerosis

For the past few months, runners have been racing across the country, raising money and rallying support to fight multiple sclerosis.

MS Run the U.S. began April 8 at the Santa Monica Pier in California. And when the cross-country relay wraps up on Aug. 12 in New York, runners will have covered 3,100 miles.

Just before then, the final segment of the race will zip through Easton on Aug. 8, but not without some cheering and fanfare first.

Melissa Anne Schmidt of Wisconsin, who is running in the final segment of the race, will arrive sometime in the morning in Easton when she will be joined by members of the Easton Area High School cross-country team for her run down...

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